Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter, Denmark says
- A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter operating in international waters off the coast of Gedser in southern Denmark.
- The Danish Defence Command confirmed that the helicopter was conducting a routine surveillance flight when one flare passed at close range, though no injuries or aircraft damage occurred.
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the Russian ambassador, strongly condemning the incident as unacceptable behavior that needlessly endangered military personnel.
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen characterized the warship's actions as an attempt to intimidate NATO allies amidst broader security tensions in the Baltic Sea region.
- The confrontation adds to rising regional friction following recent airspace violations and drone incidents across the alliance's eastern flank.
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Russian frigate fired signal flares at Danish helicopter: Sybiha claimed that Russia was attempting to destabilise Europe
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed solidarity with Denmark following an incident in which a Russian frigate fired two signal flares at a Danish helicopter. The Foreign Minister described the Russian military’s actions as provocative and unacceptable.
The Russian threat is approaching dangerously after several attacks in recent days against NATO member countries. After the strike of a Russian drone on a train to Warsaw just two kilometres from the Polish border on Sunday, 13 September, a Russian ship fired flares at a Danish army helicopter on Monday, 14 September.
An incident between a Russian frigate and a helicopter in the Baltic Sea led the Danish Prime Minister to condemn Moscow's action
Danish premier criticizes 'reckless action from Russia towards Danish military during a routine overflight'
An "irresponsible action": Denmark accused Russia on Tuesday of firing two flares towards one of its helicopters over the Baltic Sea.
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